My brother, Phil, is an exceptional person. He volunteers his free time at an afterschool program for at-risk youth. He spends every available moment there. He tries to make a difference in young people's lives. He listens to their problems and concerns and offers advice. My brother also helps his friends. He always has a houseguest. This houseguest is usually a friend of Phil's who needs help getting back on his feet. My brother never minds the intrusion to his privacy. He figures that if he has something to offer, he should do so. Phil is a model citizen. He lives by the motto that citizenship is not just a right; it's a responsiblity. He believes in common courtesy. He opens doors for people, lets people in front of him in traffic, and believes in using manners. He says, "please," "thank you," and "excuse me" on a regular basis. I wish more people could be like my brother.
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My brother, Phil, is an exceptional person. He volunteers his free time at an afterschool program for at-risk youth. He spends every available moment there. He tries to make a difference in young people's lives. He listens to their problems and concerns and offers advice. My brother also helps his friends. He always has a houseguest. This houseguest is usually a friend of Phil's who needs help getting back on his feet. My brother never minds the intrusion to his privacy. He figures that if he has something to offer, he should do so. Phil is a model citizen. He lives by the motto that citizenship is not just a right; it's a responsiblity. He believes in common courtesy. He opens doors for people, lets people in front of him in traffic, and believes in using manners. He says, "please," "thank you," and "excuse me" on a regular basis. I wish more people could be like my brother.
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